SUMMARY

Worldwide Mission Critical is actively growing our technical staff across the country and seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Project Manager for our Pre-Construction group. The selected candidate will oversee design and technical systems development for large, complex data center projects from concept development to construction administration both domestically and overseas. While a Mechanical Engineering background is the baseline, the successful candidate’s responsibilities will encompass multi-disciplinary oversight including the full scope of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Telecommunications, Civil, Structural and Architectural efforts. You will be supported and mentored by other Pre-Construction and Construction Managers within WWMC, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to grow professionally, technically, and within the Company.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the development of high-level concepts for M&E system topologies and capacities for execution by a design team
• Visit, assess, and summarize M&E system topologies and capacities at existing facilities as part of due diligence efforts
• Review design submission documents along with submittals for consistency with the project objectives and requirements
• Act as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders, providing regular updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring alignment with project goals
• Lead recurring project meetings, ensuring effective communication and documentation of discussions, decisions, and action items
• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules and budgets
• Identify and escalate project risks and issues, proactively addressing challenges during the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, and team members to streamline workflows, optimize resource allocation, and drive project success
• Prepare Design Team RFP/Bid/Selection documents and guide the preparation of Basis of Design (BOD) documents
• Provide Design Management from Concept Development through Construction Documents, including overseeing the construction budget and schedule
• Prepare General Contractor RFP/Bid/Selection documents and Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) Equipment Procurement documents
• Guide coordination with local Utilities and manage permit applications and timelines
• Participate in job site observations and offer commentary on work in progress
• Identify opportunities to improve quality of services and deliverables and participate in implementation
• Participate in in-house training and industry-focused professional organizations
• Maintain relevant Code knowledge along with product technologies and topologies

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis
• Experience with the analysis and modeling of interior and exterior Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling
• Revit BIM design experience
• Familiarity with sustainable design approaches and related project impacts
• Minimum 5 years' experience in A/E industry preferred, with Mission Critical/Data Center experience
• Comprehensive understanding of professional services from conceptual design through project close-out
• Passion for improving workflows and mentoring team members
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to motivate and mentor staff
• Proficient with Microsoft Productivity Suite products